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A leading charity has explained that Frank Fielding’s meningitis should not be viewed as ‘mild’. Read the story here. Get well soon, Frank.

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Michelle Owen on Liam Walsh

Without Korey Smith the midfield pair of Josh Brownhill and Marlon Pack are being used almost every minute of every game with Liam Walsh seemingly not fancied, Lee Johnson has said he prefers him in a midfield three so only a change of formation or injury would see him in the starting eleven.

Since joining Bristol City in January, Walsh has made just eight appearances. He signed a two and a half year contract but is yet to establish himself, but at 21 is still young and perhaps just needs that opportunity and solid performance.

In a midfield three alongside Pack and Brownhill I would imagine Walsh could keep the ball ticking along but in a two he is not going to oust Pack or Brownhill on current form.

Johnson has previously said a loan move for Walsh to League One may yet happen, Walsh must be frustrated.

He left Everton for a chance at Bristol City which is not currently materialising, but perhaps for his development and fitness, a loan move could be best for him, however with the squad looking a bit thinner with Smith out you can’t really see that happening in January. Walsh, therefore, is going to have to take his chance if and when it comes.

Bobby Reid lends a helping hand

City do Burton a favour

“We’re fortunate, we’re going to train on the way down to Plymouth on Friday afternoon, Lee Johnson is looking after us at Bristol City, so we’ll do a little bit there and break the journey up.

“Then on Monday, we’ll have our usual plans, train in the afternoon and set off for Portsmouth on Monday night.

“When you get back from Portsmouth, normally the lads would be in for recovery the day after and we’ll assess that.

“Because when you get back at 3am, then we have to assess, is there a benefit for them coming in or do they just stay at home and relax for a day or two, which will probably be the best option.

“It’s funny, one of the courses I was on a long time ago, they got sports scientists in and they say it’s absolutely vital that they (players) do a recovery the next day.”

Heaton on the radar?

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has indicated that Tom Heaton could be set to leave Turf Moor in the January transfer window.

Heaton has spoken out about his future at the Clarets after suffering an injury last season and failing to win back in his place in the side.

The former Bristol City man admitted that he keeping his options for the winter window with Joe Hart and Nick Pope in front of him.

I thought he spoke very well because he’s fantastic professional, that’s a big part of why he’s club captain, not just for his performances but for his professional manner,” Dyche told the Lancashire Telegraph.

“I think he’s being realistic. Me and Tom go back a long way, he was my first signing here, so we’ve got an open dialogue about what’s going on.

“He’s been very unfortunate, it started with his shoulder then he got injured again when Popey got injured again and I had to make a decision on that.

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Football returns this weekend in the shape of Bristol City’s trip to Brentford.